- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 5 - 7 Feet
- Mature Spread 4 - 6 Feet
- Growing Zones 4 - 8
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
Plants sold under the NativeStar® label have been bred to have all of the best attributes of the native parent plants and more. Plum Pudding Viburnum is a perfect example. This nativar features dense, deep green foliage and frothy blooms filled with sweet nectar fit for all types of pollinators. The blooms mature into masses of blue berries through the summer, while the foliage turns a sensational deep maroon color in the fall. Viburnum dentatum NativeStar® ‘Plum Pudding’ is also known to be a host plant for caterpillars of azure butterflies as well as a favorite food for many songbirds and other local wildlife.
Plum Pudding Viburnum is exceptionally easy to grow and requires little maintenance during the year. Pests and diseases are a thing of the past for this improved cultivar of Arrowwood Viburnum. Use this medium-sized, deciduous shrub to add color to an informal hedge, the back of a garden bed, or a foundation planting mixed with broadleaf evergreens. Plum Pudding will stand out as one of the stars of your garden in fall when the foliage turns shades of dramatically dark plum.
NativeStar® Plum Pudding Viburnum Care
Viburnum is highly adaptable and grows well when planted in a wide range of soil conditions and sun exposures. Full sun to part shade, average well-drained soil, and a neutral soil pH all guarantee easy care and excellent flowering for many years. Viburnum is also able to thrive in locations with heavy clay or near black walnut trees where other plants struggle. Installing drip irrigation or soaker hoses during the initial planting will simplify watering and allow moisture to be efficiently delivered to the root zone.
Annual pruning is best done after flowering has finished in early summer. Plum Pudding flowers on the previous season's growth and has a medium growth habit. Cut back overgrowth using either heading cuts (clean cuts just above a set of leaves to control width or height) or thinning cuts to remove whole branches. Thinning cuts need to be made as close to the main stems as possible to open up the overall shape and allow more air circulation to the middle of the shrub.
NativeStar® Plum Pudding Viburnum Care Spacing
The mature size for Plum Pudding Viburnum is 5-7 feet tall with a spread of 4-6 feet. Plant multiple plants 4-5 feet apart when planning an informal hedge. Shallow-rooted plants such as annuals and most perennials can be placed 18-24 inches away from the base of the shrub. Early spring blooming bulbs can be planted within 12 inches of the base.
NativeStar Plum Pudding Viburnum Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
Plant Type: |
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 5 - 7 Feet |
Mature Spread: 4 - 6 Feet |
Spacing: 4 - 6 Feet |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): White |
Flower Description: White Shades |
Bloom Period: Spring |
Foliage Type: Deciduous |
Foliage Color(s): Green, Red |
Foliage Description: Green Shades to deep Burgundy in the Fall |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: N/A |
Tolerates: N/A |
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
Container Role: Thriller |
Uses: Specimen or Focal Point |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Fragrant |
Brand: |
Common Name: NativeStar Plum Pudding Viburnum |
Other Name(s): Arrow-wood Viburnum, Southern Arrowwood |
Scientific Name: Viburnum dentatum Nativestar® 'Plum Pudding' |
- SKU:
- 1231015043-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
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Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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